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Finding patterns among planets, shaping knowledge of life beyond Earth

May 3, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Meredith Vogel sits on bench at Missouri State University Springfield campus.

Earth is not the only planet vulnerable to climate change.   Other potentially habitable planets in the exoplanet systems can encounter such change, too, even if not led by human causes as on Earth.  Meredith Vogel is a senior in the department of physics, astronomy and materials science at Missouri State University. She studies how planets’ positioning in orbit affects … [Read more...] about Finding patterns among planets, shaping knowledge of life beyond Earth

Filed Under: research, Students Tagged With: Meredith Vogel, Sarah Morrison

Alumna uses simulations to plan for future space missions

March 24, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

A space shuttle soars above Earth. Image by SpaceX-Imagery from Pixabay.

The department of physics, astronomy and materials science is excited to announce that alumna Shannon Dulz will serve as a guest speaker at the department’s virtual seminar 4 p.m. March 25.  Her presentation will take place over Zoom.  Dulz is a doctoral student in the department of physics at the University of Notre Dame. She is also a participant in the Graduate … [Read more...] about Alumna uses simulations to plan for future space missions

Filed Under: research Tagged With: Shannon Dulz

An out of this world opportunity to further galaxy research

January 12, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Gaibor in front of Baker Observatory

Senior Yadira Gaibor of the department of physics, astronomy and materials science took part in the WAVE Fellows program during the summer of 2020.  Due to the pandemic, the program occurred virtually.   Gaibor shares how the program benefited her learning and professional growth.  Studying the stars  Stars are not always safe in outer space. They can explode or collide … [Read more...] about An out of this world opportunity to further galaxy research

Filed Under: research, Students Tagged With: Andrew Emerick, Caltech, Philip Hopkins, WAVE Fellows program, Yadira Gaibor

Connecting passions for the planetary sciences

December 9, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Image of night sky and telescope courtesy of Pexels.

The 2020 American Astronomical Society Division of Planetary Sciences (AAS DPS) Meeting took place virtually Oct. 26-30.  Seniors Yadira Gaibor and Meredith Vogel from the department of physics, astronomy and materials science presented at the conference:  Gaibor presented “Constraints on Warm Jupiter Formation and Evolution from Planetary Companions.”  Vogel … [Read more...] about Connecting passions for the planetary sciences

Filed Under: research, Students Tagged With: Meredith Vogel, Sarah Morrison, Yadira Gaibor

Supporting technical innovation

November 19, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Robert Mayanovic in lab

Dr. Robert Mayanovic, department head of physics, astronomy and materials science, recently participated in the Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) 2020 Conference.  The conference took place virtually Nov. 2-6.  Mayanovic presented a talk titled “Investigations of materials under extreme hydrothermal conditions using synchrotron and complementary techniques” at … [Read more...] about Supporting technical innovation

Filed Under: research Tagged With: Robert Mayanovic

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